India Post Office GDS Recruitment 2026 For 30000+ Gramin Dak Sevak, BPM And ABPM Posts

AhmadJunaidJobsJanuary 12, 2026359 Views

India Post Department is expected to release the official notification for Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment 2026. This recruitment will invite applications for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM), and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) posts across 23 postal circles in India.

Around 30000+ vacancies are expected to be announced. Selection will be based on Class 10 marks through a merit list, and no written examination will be conducted. This recruitment is a good opportunity for 10th pass candidates between 18 and 40 years of age.

Overview of India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

Organisation	India Post
Post Name	Gramin Dak Sevak, Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster
No. of Posts	30000+ (Expected)
Category	Government
Type	Engagement Based
Job Location	Across India
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	Merit List based on Class 10 marks

All the important details related to this recruitment are given below. Candidates are advised to read the complete information before applying.

Important Dates

All the important dates related to India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 will be announced along with the official notification.

Notification Release Date	January 2026 (Expected)
Start Date of Application	To be announced
Last Date of Application	To be announced

Vacancy Details of India Post GDS Recruitment 2026

Around 30000+ vacancies are expected to be filled in 2026. The posts include Gramin Dak Sevak, Branch Postmaster, and Assistant Branch Postmaster. Last year, a total of 21413 vacancies were filled across different states.

State	Vacancies (Last Year)
Uttar Pradesh	3004
Uttarakhand	568
Bihar	783
Chhattisgarh	638
Delhi	30
Haryana	82
Himachal Pradesh	331
Jammu and Kashmir	255
Jharkhand	822
Madhya Pradesh	1314
Kerala	1385
Punjab	400
Maharashtra	25
North Eastern	1260
Odisha	1101
Karnataka	1135
Tamil Nadu	2292
Telangana	519
Assam	655
Gujarat	1203
West Bengal	923
Andhra Pradesh	1215
Total	21413

Eligibility Criteria of India Post GDS Vacancies

Post	Educational Qualification	Age Limit
GDS / BPM / ABPM	10th pass with Mathematics and English from a recognised board. Local language studied up to 10th standard.	18 to 40 years

Age relaxation is applicable as per category rules.

Category	Age Relaxation
SC / ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
PwD	10 years
PwD + OBC	13 years
PwD + SC/ST	15 years
EWS	No relaxation

Other requirements include basic computer knowledge, knowledge of cycling, and adequate means of livelihood.

Application Fee

The application fee for India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 is Rs. 100. Female candidates, SC/ST, PwD, and Transwomen candidates are exempted from paying the fee. The fee must be paid online and is non-refundable.

Selection Process

Selection will be done through a system-generated merit list based on marks obtained in the 10th standard. Marks will be calculated as per the approved board norms. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.